Keep up-to-date on all the library events. Use these links.
Make It: Bubble Art (@Morristown)
Make a floral masterpiece with us! Who will you give a custom bouquet to? No registration required. Great for all ages.
Broadband & Digital Inclusion Task Force Community Education Night (@Morristown High School)
helby County folks! Members of the county's broadband task force would like to invite you to an event they are hosting. Please come to meet some of them and learn about digital inclusion efforts happening in your community! Get together today, Saturday, May 18 from 5 to 6pm at Morristown High School cafetorium, 223 S. Patterson St., Morristown, or Thursday, May 23 from 5 to 6 pm at the Shelby County Public Library, Shelbyville Branch, 57 W. Broadway St., Shelbyville.
Make It: Easy Flower Gifts (@Morristown)
Make a floral masterpiece with us! Who will you give a custom bouquet to? No registration required. Great for all ages.
Library DIY (@Morristown)
Do you have a crafty project sitting on the backburner? Come hang out with us at the library and enjoy some time and space to work on those wayward crafts! Scrapbookers, quilters, fiber artists, all are welcome! We'll supply light refreshment and conversation, and we'll even offer some tips we've learned along the way with crafting classes! This night is free for all and no registration is required, just "BYOP"- Bring your own project!
Library DIY (@Morristown)
Do you have a crafty project sitting on the backburner? Come hang out with us at the library and enjoy some time and space to work on those wayward crafts! Scrapbookers, quilters, fiber artists, all are welcome! We'll supply light refreshment and conversation, and we'll even offer some tips we've learned along the way with crafting classes! This night is free for all and no registration is required, just "BYOP"- Bring your own project!
Storytime (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
Storytime (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
Storytime (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
Storytime (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
Storytime with Cat (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
Cookbook Club: Chocolate (@Morristown)
Try out our tastiest book club! We've got cookbooks for inspiration available for checkout. Try a recipe based on the monthly theme, then bring the dish to share and taste other inspired creations! This month's theme is Everything Chocolate!
Emotional Wellness Crafts (@Morristown)
Let’s make fidgets, calmers, and crafts to help us re-center and relax. All supplies will be provided, and no registration is required for this FREE event. Join Marylen and craft your way to relaxation.
Homeschool Music Time (@Morristown)
Start the new year with a song! Join us to create a musical instrument from recycled materials! All materials will be provided for this FREE event. Perfect for families, even if they don’t homeschool. Best for ages 6 to 18. Marylen and Cat will share the joy of music. Don’t miss it!
Storytime with Cat (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
ASMR - So Satisfying (@Morristown)
What sounds and visuals are super-satisfying to you? We will have stations set up to explore all the tingly sounds and visuals that help us find that time to chill. Stop by the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch between 4 pm and 6 pm to experience this auditory and visual feast. Open to all ages!
Storytime with Cat (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
ShelbyMain closed, but Annex is open! (@Shelbyville)
Hello, library friends! Here is an update:
The Shelbyville branch will be closed today due to a water leak that has flooded our adult services area and is leaking through the ceiling.
The Carnegie East Wing, so the Computer Lab and Shelby County Public Library Genealogy & History Department open today, with normal hours. If you need any assistance, or materials, please visit them and we will do our best to help you with your needs.
The Velma Wortman Morristown Branch - Shelby County Public Library will open with normal hours.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconveniences this week.
Storytime with Cat (@Morristown)
Come spend some time with Librarian Cat in an interactive storytime filled with songs, stories, and fun!
No registration required. This storytime adapts to all audiences.
Stuffie Sleepover Pick-Up (@Morristown)
Families can come by and pick up the stuffed animals’ from their New Year’s Sleepover at the library.
Velma Wortman Morristown Branch re-opens at 10 am today.
Library Closed for New Year's Day (@All Branches)
To celebrate the New Year, all library branches will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. This includes the Velma Wortman Morristown Branch, the Shelbyville Main Branch, Carnegie East wing Annex, which houses the Computer Lab, Friends of the Library Used Book Store, and the Genealogy & History Department.
All locations open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at their regularly scheduled times. Shelbyville Main and Carnegie East Wing will open their doors at 9 am. The Morristown Branch will open at 10 am.
As always, Libby and Hoopla will be available to check out e-books, movies, TV shows, graphic novels, documentaries, albums, and audiobooks. Check https://www.myshelbylibrary.org/ebooks-audiobooks-magazines under Your Account on the library website https://www.myshelby.org Happy reading and Happy New Year!
Pajama Party & Stuffie Sleepover (@Morristown)
Get cozy and comfy with us for a pajama party! Bring your second-favorite stuffed friend along to spend New Year’s Eve at the library! Stuffies will enjoy the library into 2024, and they will be ready to head home on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Challenged Accepted! (@Morristown)
We’ve got a challenge for you! Can you be the best during our weekly competition? Prizes to be awarded weekly. Specially created for teens, ages 12-18.
LEGO League (@Morristown)
Build something incredible during our weekly LEGO league meetings! We'll put out building challenges to see what your creative mind can construct! LEGO creations will be displayed around the library for the week, until the next meeting day of LEGO league.
Library Closed for Christmas (@Morristown & @Shelbyville)
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
The Shelby County Public Library will be closed on Christmas, Dec. 25, at all of its locations. The library locations re-open on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at their regularly scheduled times. Velma Wortman Morristown Branch will re-open at 10 am. The Shelbyville Main Branch and Carnegie East Wing, which houses the library’s Genealogy & History Department, Computer Lab, and Friends of the Library Used Book Store, will all re-open at 9 am on Tuesday.
Family Game Day (@Morristown)
Family visiting for the holidays? Break out the board games and enter into some friendly competition before the gift-giving and well-wishes. All ages welcome to attend.
Challenged Accepted! (@Morristown)
We’ve got a challenge for you! Can you be the best during our weekly competition? Prizes to be awarded weekly. Specially created for teens, ages 12-18.
Holiday Craft-o-Rama (@Morristown)
What do you mean, you haven't bought your gifts yet?? Come make some last minute treasures to gift to loved ones this holiday season (Don't worry, you count as a loved one! #TreatYourself). Registration is recommended for this FREE event. Call 765-818-1718 to sign up.
LEGO League (@Morristown)
Build something incredible during our weekly LEGO league meetings! We'll put out building challenges to see what your creative mind can construct! LEGO creations will be displayed around the library for the week, until the next meeting day of LEGO league.
Challenged Accepted! (@Morristown)
We’ve got a challenge for you! Can you be the best during our weekly competition? Prizes to be awarded weekly. Specially created for teens, ages 12-18.
LEGO League (@Morristown)
Build something incredible during our weekly LEGO league meetings! We'll put out building challenges to see what your creative mind can construct! LEGO creations will be displayed around the library for the week, until the next meeting day of LEGO league.
Ken Jewell Literary Society: Our Favorite 2023 Books Discussion (@Morristown)
Join us for a lively discussion of “We Deserve Monuments” by Jas Hammonds. Books are available for checkout at the Morristown Branch. The Ken Jewell Literary Society meets on the second Tuesday of most months, and new friends are always welcome to join the discussion.